A Sampler of Information and Resources

We haven't done an exhaustive search of the internet by any means, but these links will get you started down the right path!

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• Federal and State Assistance Programs for Older Americans

• Disability Listservs and Newsgroups

• MegaSites (with lots of links)

• Sites that are Condition Specific

• Assistive Technology

• Sites of interest to "Caregivers"

• Home Modification

  • Kitchen Appliances

  • Kitchen Design

• Hobbies

  • Travel

  • Sports

  • Reading

• Finding Products Outside the Continental US

Federal and State Assistance Programs for Older Americans:

• The National Council on the Aging created BenefitsCheckUp to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. Family and friends can also obtain facts about benefits that their loved ones may qualify for. Chances are, you will be surprised to learn what benefits are available to you, regardless of your income.

• The Administration on Aging created the Eldercare Locator which provides access to community assistance resources for older adults.

• State Agencies and Non-Profit organizations can be terrific resources. Some of the ones we have worked with include:

  • The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is a non-profit organization that provides low-interest loans to people with disabilities and older adults so that they can buy the assistive technology devices and services they need.

  • The North Dakota Interagency Program for Assistive Technology delivers services so people with disabilities can get the assistive technology they need for work, school, and home.

Disability Listservs and Newsgroups:
We encourage participation in the discussions on listservs and newsgroups. You might find these sites helpful in getting you started in an area of particular interest to you.

• Esmerel's Collection of Disability Mailing Lists

• Disabilities/Health/Medical Newsgroups

• Ideal Lives Project

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MegaSites:
You will find dozens of links on each of these sites.

• disABILITY Information and Resources

• Untangling the Web

• Senior Citizen's Directory

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Condition Specific:

• Arthritis
  National Arthritis Foundation

• Stroke
  National Stroke Association
  Stroke Support & Information
  Stroke Awareness For Everyone - for and by
  survivors and their caregivers

• Low Vision
  The Low Vision Gateway
  American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
  

• Multiple Sclerosis
  Multiple Sclerosis Central
  MSWorld

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Assistive Technology:
These include high tech and low tech solutions that assist with daily living.

• ABLEDATA Database Search - searchable for specific products

• Assistive Technology Solutions - Providing Plans for Do-It-Yourself Devices to Assist Persons with Disabilities

• AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety Senior Driver Website - Resources for individuals, transportation providers & researchers. Here you can download the "CarFit" brochure which is about choosing the right vehicle for your needs.

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Sites of interest to "caregivers", whether family or professional:

• Children of Aging Parents

Home Modification
Topics that relate to how we work and live with the objects and places around us.

• National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification - Headquarters at the University of Southern California

• Home Modification Videos

• Accessible Kitchen Appliances:
  Jenn-air - gas and electric cook tops, electric ranges
  Frigidaire - wall oven with swing door, ranges
  GE Appliances - shallow refrigerators
  Whirlpool - offer Braille overlays on all their appliances
  Heartland - ovens and stoves with front controls

• Kitchen Design:
  Accessible Kitchens Hometime
  Paralyzed Veterans of America - wheelchair accessibility
  WSU Rehabilitation Engineering Accessible Kitchen
  Today's Homeowner - Online Magazine

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Handicapped/Disabled Travel

• www.1-888-inn-seek.com - a comprehensive listing of wheelchair accessible inns, plus much more accessible traveling information and links

• SATH Society For Accessible Travel and Hospitality

• Access-Ability (UK)

• MossRehab ResourceNet - Accessible Travel - Travel Resources

• National Parks and Historical Places Accessibility Guide

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Sports

• United States Golf Association - Modified rules of golf for golfers with disabilities

• USGA Resource Center for Individuals with Disabilities

• National Sports Center for the Disabled - many links for disabled athletes of all kinds and other recreational activities

• Shooting and Fishing Rigs for Wheelchairs

• Handicap Fishing Accessories (select Handicap Fishing) some great tools for single handed fishing

• Spokes N Motion is a manufacturer and distributor and source for adaptive sports equipment, disabled sports equipment and paraplegic sports equipment. (Handcycling, Cross Country Skiing, Water Skiing and more.)

• Therapeutic Horseback Riding

• Wheelchairnet.org - Sports and Recreation megasite for people of various abilities including amputees.

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Reading

Books for Vision Impaired Readers in EasyRead™ 18, 20 and 24 pt Bold type, Braille and DAISY.

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Outside the Continental United States:
At this time, we only ship to the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Canada. Here are some resources that might help you find the products you need.

• Europe:
  Royal National Institute of the Blind
  Abledata International Resources
  AbilityNet Links List
  Disabled Living Foundation

• Australia:
  Disability Online

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